Democratic Congressional candidate Andy Schmookler spoke to about 80 students at the University Democrats meeting yesterday evening in Clark Hall about his campaign to be the House of Representatives from Virginia's 6th district.
Schookler said he believes the state's biggest problem is its lack of transparency in dealing with current political topics.
While acknowledging that the economic downturn, climate change and healthcare as important issues, Schookler said problems within the political system fuel all of these.
"The crisis has to do with our incapacity to deal with any of these issues in a constructive and honest way," Schmookler said.
Schmookler said he hopes his campaign can capitalize on the larger political audience during this presidential election year, and deliver an important political message.
"I have made my campaign into as good an instrument as I know how to strike a meaningful blow," he said. "If I can prevail...it will send a message and have an impact at the national level: people power can still defeat the money power."
Schmookler said he recognizes he is running in the state's most conservative district and does not have access to as much funding as his opponent, Republican incumbent Bob Goodlatte.
"I will be lucky if I am outspent 10-to-1" Schmookler said
He added, however, that he may have a shot because members of both parties are displeased with the current political situation.
"I think that people get it that I am not faking it" Schmookler said.
Elections will be held Nov. 6.
-compiled by Alex Evans
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